Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1924: Ascension ½ d. grey-black & deep blue-green and 1½ d. rose red, used examples on 1926 imprinted OHMS cover sent registered to Denver, Colorado, USA tied by oval of bars handstamp in red with "St. Helena" cds alongside (March 5). Rectangular "OFFICIAL / PAID" and oval "POST OFFICE / ♚ / ST. HELENA" in black at left. London transit (April 3) and re-registered in Chicago with violet "REGISTERED" handstamp, Denver arrival (April 17) on reverse. Slight edge tear at left corner of cover but a scarce and most attractive usage.
Note: Stamps of St. Helena were valid in Ascension and vice-versa.